On Sunday, April 29, the North Central West Virginia Office of the Alzheimer’s Association will be holding their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the WVU Coliseum Track. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been around since 1989 and is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. There are around 600 communities nationwide that participate in the Walk and over $347 million has been raised over the years.
Regional coordinator, Pam Shriver, tells us a little bit more about “why we walk.”
“The Walk is a chance for people who are affected by or care about this disease to come together, share their stories, and feel connected to others who are going through the same things,” said Shriver. “It also gives everyone a chance to do something to help support the programs we provide here in the state.”
Shriver also tells us about some of the work that has gone into planning this year’s event.
“There is so much that goes into a Walk from getting members of the community to work on the planning committee, getting teams geared up and excited to raise money, making sure we have volunteers, food/drink, music, folks to speak, etc. at the Walk,” said Shriver. “It’s about a 9 month process from start to finish.”
All donations raised from the walk benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and further the care, support and research it provides.
“The money we raise at the Walk stays in West Virginia to help those who live with this disease on a daily basis,” said Shriver. “We hope people will come out and support us on Sunday.”
The 2.5-mile walk begins this Sunday at the WVU Coliseum Track. Registration opens at 1 p.m. and the Walk begins at 2 p.m. Registration can also be found online at www.walktoendalzheimers.org. There is no registration fee, but donations are more than welcome. Join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s today and unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions.